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brer cat

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5. Borrow a goat; they love poison ivy

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Thu Jul 27, 2023, 11:48 AM

Jul 2023

and take care of it very quickly. They are also very fun to watch. We had poison ivy and wild blackberry taking over part of our yard. We borrowed a mother goat and youngster and they did a great job!

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I think I just found the poison ivy equivalent of the massive creature from the movie 'Alien' [View all] Siwsan Jul 2023 OP

Nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #1

Truly the answer to so many problems these days. NT Probatim Jul 2023 #3

Would vinegar be a solution? 2naSalit Jul 2023 #2

I have so much poison ivy slightlv Jul 2023 #4

Unfortunately the only thing I've found that works is a spray called Brush Killer Siwsan Jul 2023 #7

Sounds a lot like my continuing battle with it. WestMichRad Jul 2023 #9

I feel the same way NJCher Aug 2023 #10

Borrow a goat; they love poison ivy brer cat Jul 2023 #5

I wish I could have a small herd of goats to keep the back lot grass in check! Siwsan Jul 2023 #8

I have snuffed giant poison oak vines. usonian Jul 2023 #6